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Before his death, physicist Stephen Hawking declared his Christian faith after a visit with Pope Francis.
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The renowned physicist Stephen Hawking died in March 2018 at the age of 76, prompting a wave of tributes from the …

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"In the image of Jesus crucified the mystery of the death of the Son of God is revealed as the supreme act of love, the source of life and salvation for humanity of all times". Being, like Jesus, the grain of …

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1602 - Dutch East India Company is established. During its 96-year history it becomes one of the world's most …

Signs that Jorge Bergoglio would be different, which led 1.2 billion Catholics to wonder: What kind of Pope would this obscure archbishop from Argentina turn out to be?But the strongest indication of his values came with his choice of a papal name.
The …

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope just a few days after telling the College of Cardinals that the Catholic Church faced a clear choice between being a Church that “goes out” or a Church …

The U.S. has congratulated Pope Francis on the fifth anniversary of his election to the See in Rome.
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in a statement, commended the cordial relations between the U.S. and Rome.
“On behalf of the U. S. Government, I …

Vatican City (AsiaNews) - It is a "foolish prejudice" to say that "Pope Francis is merely a practical man devoid of particular theological or philosophical formation" states Benedict XVI in a letter sent to Italian Msgr. Dario Edoardo …

Pope Francis greets the crowd before celebrating Mass at the beach in Huanchaco, Peru, Jan. 20. (CNS/Paul Haring)
Oxford, England — If a much-vaunted deal between the Vatican and China on naming bishops comes to be finalized this year, it will …

The sex abuse scandals that have rocked the Church may have cast a shadow over his papacy as it enters its fifth year on Tuesday.
However, the 81-year-old Argentinian has helped to facilitate a historic rapprochement between the United States and Cuba, …

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The only time this observer recalls Yassir Arafat ever becoming frustrated with the late American journalist Janet Stevens, whom he cherished as a daughter, was during a visit in August of 1982 when the PLO …

Pope Francis I appears for the first time on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican March 13. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected the 266th Roman Catholic pontiff. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
By Cindy Wooden, …

Mother: Maria Ratzinger
Education: University of Munich, doctorate in theology, 1953
Religion: Roman Catholic
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The first pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.
Served as chief theological adviser to Pope John Paul II.
Positions held: …

Kirkuk (AsiaNews) – The Church in Iraq is committed to "recognising the martyrdom" of the archbishop of Mosul, Mgr Paul Faraj Rahho, and, along with him, of the "many Christian victims" who "gave their lives to defend their faith…

CNS photo/Paul HaringPope Francis greets a disabled man after celebrating Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in this June 17, 2013, file photo. The pope has shown special concern for the aged, the sick and those with disabilities. CNS photo …

Pope Francis has appointed the Rev. Robert J. Coyle, who grew up on Long Island, as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Photo Credit: Diocese of Rockville Centre
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Robert J. Coyle as an auxiliary bishop …

ROCKVILLE CENTRE – February 20, 2018 – Pope Francis today appointed Bishop Robert J. Coyle, 53, to serve as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Rockville Centre (www.drvc.org). Until today, Bishop Coyle was serving as Episcopal Vicar for the Eastern …

He entered office on a wave of energy but, as discontent grows over his attitude to abuse scandals, Francis faces opposition on all sides
Pope Francis is greeted by schoolchildren during an audience at the Vatican.
Photograph: AP
Chatham House is one of …

From the rise of a rock-star pope, to the unfathomable bombing that rocked a marathon, we lived and breathed events that would forever alter the course of history. Here at CBS Local, here’s a list of the top news events that affected us on a national and …

PHILADELPHIA, March 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Liberty Institute and attorney Cory Liu today filed a friend-of-the-court brief at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in the case of Freedom From Religion Foundation v. County of Lehigh. …

OREKHOVO-ZUYEWO, Выберите штат., Россия, March 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As soon as the year of 2018 came, countless horoscopes took over the Web. Some of them are about the money each of the zodiac signs will earn, while others contain …

MINOT, MAINE, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jessica Montañez’s goal has always been to deepen and strengthen the connection between animals and people.
Montañez is an animal communicator, healer, spiritual and holistic …

Parish Recovery Assistance Centers Provide Help and Relief to Maria and Irma Survivors
CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX , USA , March 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Disaster Services Corporation, SVDP-USA is working with the clergy at the request …

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MINOT, MAINE, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jessica Montañez’s goal has always been to deepen and strengthen the connection between animals and people.
Montañez is an animal communicator, healer, spiritual and holistic …

OREKHOVO-ZUYEWO, Выберите штат., Россия, March 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As soon as the year of 2018 came, countless horoscopes took over the Web. Some of them are about the money each of the zodiac signs will earn, while others contain …

Parish Recovery Assistance Centers Provide Help and Relief to Maria and Irma Survivors
CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX , USA , March 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Disaster Services Corporation, SVDP-USA is working with the clergy at the request …

Celebrating 8 Non-Profit Executive Directors for their dedicated service to the community
HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA, March 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women Cultivating Greatness is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of …

Many people long to travel the world doing something which they're passionate about.
MARIETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sadly, it's a longing never realized by most, as family life, careers, and other …

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - March 14, 2018) - The Estate Litigation Lawyers at Kushner Law have dealt with just many scenarios in the world of estate litigation. In fact, everyone has horror stories arising from wills that were not clearly drafted. …

The Rev. Jay Lawlor continues his series on America's Goals with Goal 5, Equal Opportunity for All, and people of faith working to build the Beloved Community.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, US, March 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rev. Jay Lawlor …

The Rev. Jay Lawlor continues his series on America's Goals with Goal 6, the importance of the stewardship of resources and the protection of people and planet.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, US, March 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rev. Jay Lawlor …

The Rev. Jay Lawlor continues his series on America's Goals. He looks at looks at Goal 4 Empowering People Over Special Interests and how Jesus confronted fear.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, US, March 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rev. Jay Lawlor …

The Rev. Jay Lawlor continues his series on America's Goals by looking at Goal 3 and how investing in children is crucial for our society and social justice.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, US, March 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- he Rev. Jay Lawlor …

The Rev. Jay Lawlor continues his series on America's Goals by looking at Goal 2 and how healthcare and food security are central to Christian mission.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, US, March 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rev. Jay Lawlor continues …

PLACES OF FAITH 2018 - International Conferece on Cultural, Political, Socio-Economic, Artistic and Architectural Expressions of Religion aims at debating the religious phenomena from a plural perspective in the framework of humanities, social sciences, art and architecture. The focus of the conference is therefore not religion as theology, but religion as a multifaceted and plural social phenomenon. Places is used in a multi-semantic way, encompassing conceptual constructions, social structures, artifacts, and the actual physical places of human architecture.
Places of Faith 2018 intends to keep the discussion within the academic realm introducing the following as main topics: 1- Religious phenomena as expressions of faith; 2 - Religious equity; 3 - Religion an social structures; 4 - ...